Song for the chapter: You?, by Two Feet

When Ryker had asked me to stay with him the other day, I really didn't think much of what he was saying when he said it.

Yeah, it sounded like a dream to be able to not have to worry about paying bills and stuff, which wasn't the part that was bothering me. That was beyond sweet and touching. The fact that he was willing to let me stay here as long as I needed to...it made me see him in a completely different light.

What I thought he was joking about was him not touching me the whole time I was gonna be here. He said it with such a smile on his face and laughter in his voice, I thought he was joking. I thought, just maybe, we'd be ready to go the next step while I stayed here. I mean...maybe not all the way, but something, right? Isn't that what couples do when they stay together?

In the three days that I've been here, he's not tried anything once. Nothing. Not a thing. No flirty remarks, no lustful glances, no lingering touches. He won't come within three feet of me.

It's like, seeing me such a mess that night has completely turned him off of whatever he did see in me. After I come home from work, he'd say he's tired and go to the guest room. He didn't even wanna stay in the same room anymore. And earlier today, when I wanted to watch a movie, he literally sat on the opposite end of the couch.

He's resorted to kisses on my knuckles and forehead. It's driving me insane; literally three days ago, he said he wanted to rip my clothes right off my body and now he won't even look at me? I mean, I literally wear his shirts around here so he can give me something and he won't.

Am I being crazy? It's a huge shift from someone who would constantly find a reason to touch me to this. I mean, he didn't even tell me where he was going today. He just said he had to meet someone. And it's Ali's party. I want him to see me dressing up nice so he can see what he's missing.

I had went out yesterday with Karmiah so we could go shopping; she had said we needed to look good for our men, and anyone else who might be looking. While I laughed it off, I secretly wanted to show Ryker that I could, in fact, look better than my everyday jeans and t-shirt.

I had found a dress that sat on the base of my shoulders, quarter-sleeved, and hugged my body just enough, coming down just above my knees. It had a modest v-cut and tiny slits going up the sides. It was sexy, yet graceful. It was a dark, royal blue color, which Karmiah said made my eyes pop.

I had changed into the dress already and pulled my hair into a high ponytail and was now doing my makeup. I did a bold winged liner, dark eyeshadow and pulled out the red lipstick. I accented my cheeks with highlight with just enough time to grab my phone and meet Karmiah outside.

"Hey," I breathe.

"I'm so ready to party," she squeals as she starts heading down the road.

Karmiah had went with a velvet red dress that cling to her every curve, coming to her mid-thighs. Her curly hair was in its natural state and her makeup beautifully done. She was flawless, as always.

"So am I." I smile.

I quickly text Ryker, just in case he decides to show up.

Maddi: We're heading to Ivy's, throwing a surprise party for Ali. If you wanna come after you're done later.

"How's things with Ryker?" Karmiah smirks.

"Fine," I smile involuntarily. "Unexpected, but fine."

"All that boy ever does is talk about you over at Ben's. He's so whipped."

"He does?" I look at her.

She smiles and nods. "Oh, yeah. Like 'Maddison this' and 'Maddison that'. I swear, Don and Poppy have to yell at him multiple times to get him to shut up about you."

A smile comes over my face as I look out of the window. Knowing Ryker talks about me all the time like that makes my stomach flutter. How does he always have this affect on me?

When Karmiah finally pulls up in front of Ivy's, I look at the huge, glass building. The sign is blinking in neon lights and it already looks fancy. This club opened up a few months back, dancing mostly, but also serves alcohol to those of age. And I wanted to surprise Ali, because she always went on about wanting a super cool party like this.

We met most everyone in the parking lot.

"Okay. Why don't you guys wait inside and I'll wait for Ali and her friend?"

Everyone nodded and went inside. Kar tried to stay, but I encouraged her to go ahead without me. I waited for about another ten minutes before I see a blue car park and Ali look confused as she comes out of it.

"Ivy's? Why are we here?"

"Surprise," I wiggle my fingers in the air.

Ali's mouth drops open as she looks at me to her friend. "What is this?"

"You said you wanted an awesome party," I shrug. "We gave you one."

"Oh my God!" She squealed as she ran across the lot and jumped at me.

I laughed as I awkwardly patted her back. "You're welcome."

"Thank you, Maddi. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

"Come on, let's get inside." I smile at her.

Ali and her friend, Wendy, followed behind me. As we walked in the doors, I was taken back by the scene before me. It was dark in here, the only thing lit up was the dance floor, the strobe lights that matched the beat of the song, and the bar. The group of people who saw Ali all hollered 'surprise' and she looked like she was about to cry.

We walked into the club, music so loud it was deafening, when the huge group split up. Half went to the dance floor, some to the bar and others to sit.

Ali approached me. "Thanks again, Maddi." She smiles.

"Of course. And since it's your special day," I shrug. "You get to try one alcoholic beverage. I told you before it's not all it's cracked up to be, but I'll let you try only one."

Ali jumps with excitement. "Oh! Okay, okay. Uh," she looks around. "How about a Blue Long Island? I hear those are good."

"You hear?" I smirk.

"I hear things." She blushes.

"Alright." I smile and order her a drink.

I also order myself one, because, why the hell not. I needed to get myself out of this funk I was in about Ryker. Plus he hasn't even texted me back and I just—

"To Maddi!" Ali lifts her drink to me, making me grab my glass. "Who put this all together under my nose and made me so happy."

"To you," I smile. "For being a great work friend."

"Just work friend?"

I shrug. "I guess an actual friend, too."

She clinks her class against mine. "You guess?"

I smile as I bring the straw to my mouth. I take a long sip as I watch Ali's reaction. Her eyes narrow as she takes it down.

"It's, uh, interesting."

I laugh. "It is."

"Maybe if I have ano—"

"No way," I cut her off. "That's all you get. Enjoy it."

She pouts before she takes another sip. I finish my drink, already feeling relaxed. Ali looks behind me.

"Isn't Brody cute?"

I look behind me, seeing Brody talking to someone I didn't know.

"Sure."

"Maybe I should ask him out?"

I chuckle. "You like Brody?"

She shrugs. "He's really cute."

"Ali," her friend Wendy comes up to her. "Let's go dance!"

They leave in a fit of giggles, so I order another Blue Long Island because it's really good. I'm sipping the fruity, alcoholic drink when Ali's seat gets taken, by Brody. I look up at him as I sip through the straw.

"Hey, Maddi."

"Hey," I nod.

"This was pretty awesome." He looks around us.

I smile. "I tried. But thanks."

Brody fidgets beside me as I sip my delicious drink, eyeing him skeptically.

"So, uh," he chuckles. "That guy who came in the other day. Is he, like, your boyfriend or something?"

I feel my eyes widen and almost choke. Place a hand carefully over my lips, not enough to smudge my lipstick, and smile.

"What?"

He's actually blushing. It was adorable, but made me uneasy.

"Just, um," he shrugs. "Seemed like you two may have been close. But if you're not, then maybe I thought I'd have a shot to see if you'd wanna do something with me?"

What the actual hell?

"You? And me?" I raise a brow.

"I know, I know. But you're just really pretty and," he shakes his head. "Maybe you'd like to get to know me better."

I bite my lip. I didn't even understand what was going on. Brody thought I was pretty? I thought he'd like Ali. That's more his ally, isn't it?

"You know," I sigh and lean on the counter. "Ryker—the guy from the other day—he's said all the right things to me. Like, literally, I have a hard time believing him half the time because it's too perfect. Maybe it's the writer side of him." I look to the side. "Anyway, he's made me feel so special. He's everything I didn't even know I wanted, because I used to hate the guy." I snort. "He makes my heart race at an incredible speed that's unhealthy, and he's funny and sexy and smart and kind. He's what I want, but these past few days, I don't know if I'm what he wants anymore."

Brody gives me a kind smile. "Seems like you two have something real. And I wouldn't let a misunderstanding come between that. Plus," he laughs lightly. "He'd be an idiot to let you go."

I smile, my bottom lip jutting out. "Thank you, Brody." I stand to my feet, swaying a bit. "You know, Ali is super cute. And I think that she's great. And you're great. You two could be really great together."

"Really?"

I nod. "I definitely think so."

"Alright. Thanks, Maddi."

"Thank you, Brody."

As I turn and head towards the front of the club, I grab my phone. I hear You? by Two Feet come on and feel the alcohol definitely take over my system, my body wanting to dance. I call Ryker and wait, ringing and ringing until I get his voicemail.

"Ryker," I breathe, looking at the LED strobe lights matching the beat of the song. "I have no idea where you are, or what's been going on with you. But..." I shake my head. "I miss you. And I really wish you were here. Especially right now, because I really feel like dancing. And there's only one person I wanna dance with."

I feel someone grab my phone, making me whip my body towards them. When I saw it was Ryker, my whole mood jumped from crappy to giddy. Especially with how good he looked in a black button down, dark pants and matching shoes with his messy raven hair pushed back and his lip ring glistening with the lights.

"You miss me, baby?" He smiles.

"You heard the whole thing?" I narrow my eyes at him as he slowly nods. "What do you have to say for yourself?"

He grabs my neck with one hand, making my heart beat faster than what it was. He lowered his mouth to my ear.

"You wanna dance? Dance for me, then, Maddison."

A shudder rippled through my body. But I wasn't scared. As the bass of the song echoed through the club and Ryker looked at me with mischievous eyes, I found a smirk forming on my own lips.

My hips started swaying side to side as I reached out to his hands and placed them on my hips. His eyes were wide as I moved my hands to my neck, my hips moving side to side sensually. I did the same thing as I dropped lower to the floor, slowly, Ryker's eyes wide as his hands moved up my body.

As I circled my hips, I turned my body in his arms. I rolled my neck, resting my head on his chest. The music was fueling the current sexiness I had, my hips moving in a circular motion. I made sure that my butt moved slowly on his body and I felt his grip tighten on my waist.

My hands moved up to his neck before I moved downward again—and I could feel how aroused he was, for me.

His hands were on me, bringing my body back up. His eyes were wild before his lips crashed down on mine, exactly with what I've been craving. Urgency surged through his kisses as he tilted my head back, his tongue diving into my mouth with no warning.

I couldn't stop the moan, which caused Ryker to growl, literally growl. It was the sexiest thing he does, and to know that I cause that? Sweet mother of—

"Jump."

I felt my brows knit together, but when he gripped my waist and didn't even wait for me to jump, I instinctively wrapped my legs around his torso as he held my lower back. His lips attached to my neck and my eyes fluttered closed as I felt his tongue lick my skin and his teeth nibble at it.

The sound of doors unlocking made me open my eyes, making me take notice that Ryker had walked us out from...who knows where and to his car. He opened the drivers side and was some how able to maneuver us inside the car, locking the doors. He reached underneath us and slid the seat back, making wrap my arms around his neck and yelp a bit.

He grabbed my face, stroking my cheek gently. "I'm sorry I was late."

I don't care, you doof. Kiss me again.

"You're here now," I breathe and bring my lips down to his.

His lips were always so soft, but so addictive. I kiss, then nibble, then tug. I can't help but to tug at his sexy lip ring, especially when it's pressing against my skin.

"Fuck, Maddison." Ryker pants against my lips.

I work at the buttons on his shirt, opening a few and touching his bare chest. He hisses, making me look at him.

"Holy fuck that feels good," he breathes.

I run my hands down his chest, then up his shoulders. Ryker takes his bottom lip between his teeth as he looks down.

"You look very beautiful tonight, Maddison."

"Yeah?" I smile.

"Hell yeah." He nods.

My stomach flips when I feel his warm hands on my bare thighs. I look down, seeing how much the dress had ridden up since we've been here. I flush, looking at him.

"Too pretty to touch." He whispers.

"Please," I can hear myself whining as I grab his face. "Please Ryker."

His eyes widens as he realizes what I'm asking. Honestly, I can't believe I'm asking for it either. But...I want him. In any way. And I want him to understand that.

"Maddison, don't—"

"I want you, Ryker." I press my forehead against his. "I need you to want me, too. Please?"

His eyes were hooded, dazed, as they looked into mine. Something was off between those usually open eyes, but I couldn't think about anything else when his hands started to move upward and upward. His long fingers slid under the fabric of my dress and moved towards my inner thighs. I feel like I can't breathe as his fingers brush against the cotton underwear I was wearing.

I can feel his eyes on me, but my eyes are watching his disappearing hand under my dress. He moves his fingers down and I bite my lip in anticipation.

"Fucking hell," Ryker's voice is tight. "You're fucking soaked."

Ryker pushes the fabric aside, his fingers moving up and down my slit, making my face flush. I feel his finger and thumb on my clit, rubbing it in circular motions, making me wanna cry out with pleasure.

He continues his playful assault as I shiver. Then, he grabs my face with his other hand and brings my eyes to his.

"You've only been wet for me?"

When I nod, his finger pushes into me. I gasp, and moan, out at the sudden invasion in my body. It was slightly uncomfortable, but fairly pleasurable. My hips shift, trying to accommodate him and get more comfortable.

"You're so," Ryker's grip on the back of my neck tightened ever so gently. "Fucking tight, Maddison."

I don't what it was about the things he says like that, but it made a soft moan escape my lips. His finger pumped out, and then back in, slowly. I was digging my hands onto his messy hair and gripping for dear life. I never imagined anything like this could feel this...good.

"Are you okay?" Ryker's voice was husky and sexy as hell.

"Mhm," I nod, trying to keep my composure.

All of that goes out the window when he pumps in and out again, stars in my vision.

"Can I try..." Ryker's voice is strained. "Two fingers?"

I nod eagerly, needing more of him. When he slips one finger out and two enter, I can definitely feel the pressure and sudden change. I wince and gasp, my jaw dropping.

"Shit, are you okay?" Ryker's voice is on alert.

"I'm fine, Ryker." I smile.

I move upward a bit, trying to find a more comfortable position. When his fingers enter again with more pleasure than anything else, I feel immaculate.

Ryker kisses my cheek as his fingers work in me, this pressure building in the pit of my stomach. He kisses my forehead and then my lips before he looks at me intently.

"You like that, baby girl?"

My eyes roll to the back of my head as his fingers move faster in and out of me.

"You like that I'm the only one who gets to touch you like this?"

I nod, trying to keep the moans at bay. When the beep of someone locking their car startles me, I jump up and look side to side.

"Don't worry, baby," Ryker grabs my face so I can look at those dangerously beautiful hazel eyes. "These windows are so tinted, it should be illegal. Nobody gets to see you like this but me."

I gasp, his fingers going faster than before. I pull on his hair, the feeling in the pit of my stomach unbearable. My nipples were hard and my legs were shaking like I've never experienced before in my life.

"Oh God, Ryker," I moan and throw my head back.

"That's it, baby. Come for me."

I shudder at the words, feeling myself come apart and my entire inner self release on his command. My breathing is heavy as I rest my head on his shoulder and I close my eyes. This euphoric state, like I was on a high for the first time in my life, was incredible.

Ryker slid his hand out from between my legs and stroked my back with his other hand.

"Are you okay?" He asked me.

"I'm..." I smile, dazed. "I'm awesome. That was amazing."

Ryker's body vibrates with silent laughter. "That was nothing, baby. Trust me." I bit my lip at the promise. "Wanna go home?"

I pull back to look at him. "Yeah, let's."

I climb over to the other side and Ryker revs up the engine. As we drive, Ryker has one hand on my thigh and I place my hand over his. And I'm pretty sure I drift off with a freaking silly smile plastered on my face.

A/N

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